Marrissa's pov
The glow of my laptop pierced part of my office as I sat in my car. Morgan's attitude towards me was too much for me to bear alone.
And finding out he was the man I slept with yesterday added fuel to the burning fire.
I have always been a light drinker, I shouldn't have gone near alcohol at all yesterday, I almost slapped myself.
I needed to talk to my best friend, Molly and tell her everything.
With a heavy heart,my mind weighed down, not knowing what to do,my job was at the bridge of collapsing,I knew already that Morgan Thornhill had other plans for me. And none of those plans would be palatable.
I know I had to clean the mess I'd made, first I didn't pick him up at the airport, second I insulted him when he pushed me, I even slammed my hands on his chest, and the last one, the worst of all, I had sex with him.
Ohhh God, Marrissa what's wrong with you? I screamed as I ran my hands through my hair, disorganizing it.
"Molly, I don't know what to do," I said and threw my hands in exasperation .
My voice trembled with emotion and fear as I stared into the camera, meeting her sympathetic gaze on the screen.
"I know , right but you just have to calm down ,Marissa?" Molly's voice and expression was soft , her concern was evident and she looked as worried as I am.
I took a deep breath, trying to gather my thoughts together before pouring out my troubles to her.
You won't believe who the man I had sex with yesterday is Molly"
She stared at me waiting to hear the name of the person.
My boss, Morgan Thornhill.
"What!..how…did you find out?" She was also shocked.
"I know right, I'm the biggest fool ever," I said, staring at her.
"You need to calm down dear. I think you should talk with him again, apologize and maybe explain what made you drunk", Molly suggested.
I shook my head negatively.
Tension between I and Morgan had reached the highest boiling point.and any attempts to make amends will go down the drain.
I knew already before it even started.
I slapped my temples,I just can't imagine going to this office to see his dare devil face again for the umpteenth time.
"He won't listen to me, Molly,I know already,there is no need trying" I lamented, frustration piercing my voice.
"I will try to apologize but you know it's going to be a futile attempt , he just won't listen to me,that man is a sadist ."
Molly listened and from the other end I could hear her sigh, her brow furrowed in concern as she listened to every detail of my story.
When I finished speaking, there was a moment of silence ,a kind of thick confused silence as she processed my words, her expression thoughtful and quiet.
"Marissa, I think you need to apologize in person," Molly suggested, her tone gentle but firm.
"A heartfelt apology, Marissa , something...I don't know but something much better than those texts you sent him, a face-to-face apology, might be what he needs to hear."
I hesitated, I had sent him the day I failed to pick him up from the airport and he didn't reply even though he read the message.
The thought of confronting Morgan in person filled me with dread,so much dread.
But deep down, I knew Molly was right though ,I was now feeling a sense of pity wash over me mixed with stupidity,I felt so stupid for sending my boss a text apology.
"You're right, Molly." I admitted." I have to brace up ,walk into his office and apologize." My voice laced with determination which flickered life within me.
"I'll go see him now, before going to the hospital, I can get an apology card at the store down the street and apologize properly."
"That's what you ought to do,prove to him that you are up to the task ,that you are not incompetent and inefficient like he claimed, a physical apology would right those wrongs " Molly finished and smiled at me."You can do this girl."
With Molly's encouragement pushing me up , I renewed my hope..
"I will call you later ." I said and ended the call and set to work , trying to come up with ideas to craft the perfect apology.
I got an apology card and added my words to the rest too.I poured my heart into every word, determined to convey the sincerity of my remorse and my genuine desire to make things right,to be that perfect, competent secretary.
I stood up ,armed with the apology card clenched tightly in my hand as if it would fly away,I made my way to pass the corridor and block of offices to Morgan Thornhill's office .
I could feel my heart beating,my nerves buzzing with anticipation.
As I approached Morgan's office, my steps faltered and my hands became so sweaty that I wondered if I could hold the card properly.
Fear and uncertainty gnawing at the edges of my stomach.
But I pushed forward, forced myself ready for his heated and blood piercing words,I was ready for it.
I knocked on his door, my heart pounding in my chest as I waited for him to answer.
"Come in," his voice called from within after the third knock. The sound of his voice sending shivers down my spine.
I entered his office,my legs almost giving up under me,my hands trembling slightly as I held out the apology card, my gaze meeting his with a mixture of apprehension and hope.
"Mr Morgan, please, just hear me out," I pleaded, my voice barely above a whisper."I know I did wrong by coming over at the airport late and ....."
He regarded me with a cold, disdainful gaze, his expression unreadable,he didn't even allow me to finish
"I have nothing to say to you, absolutely nothing Marissa. You've caused enough trouble already,just today alone and I'm already having the fifth row of headache."
Tears welled in my eyes as his words,I knew what would come next.
I wasn't going to be sacked not just yet.
"Please,Sir, I'm trying to make things right,I know you hate me now for being so incompetent."
But he remained unmoved, his face turning into a very tight scowl.
"Yes,of course,I hate you,you are the worst thing that has ever happened to this company.
You are just so incompetent and very useless." He yelled then he got up standing so tall as he delivered the final blow. "I've made my decision.
You're fired,get your filthy lowly self out of my presence,you are just good for nothing."
The words hung in the air like a death sentence, like a very thick and wet blanket,it crushed me to pieces , forcing me beneath its weight.
Anger bubbled within me, building up steadily,his words piercing my insides .
I spat out rage.
"You can't do this,I won't watch you insult me,I have apologized and that's enough,what would you have me do ?" I protested, my voice rising with indignation.
He scoffed, a derisive laugh escaping his lips.
"Really,I can't? You are daring me."
"Why would I?" I laughed " You know why you can't,I have a six months loan to pay and till then I'm going nowhere."
He regarded me with a forced smile.
I don't know where I had the courage to say all that. I didn't even realize I spoke so loudly.
I'm…sorry.. s… I got down on my knees begging.
Didn't you say you wanted to see your dying mother, he said with a frown on his face.
That was it, I'm done with this daredevil.
I stood up and stormed out of his office, making sure to bang his door loudly.